287 Wellington Street, Grimsby, DN32 7JU

Planning appeal 3366279 at 287 Wellington Street, Grimsby, DN32 7JU (North East Lincolnshire Council) was dismissed on 5 September 2025 by Inspector Wraight G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to relevant development plan and national planning policies concerning the location of hot food takeaways.

the premises are currently being used as a retail unit (other than hot food). It is proposed to use the premises as a fried chicken shop with a table or two for customers to sit; for the sale of hot food for consumption on and off the premises

Authority: North East Lincolnshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Wraight G
Postcode: DN32 7JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to relevant development plan and national planning policies concerning the location of hot food takeaways
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby occupiers

What decided it

The proposal's location within walking distance of a secondary school and youth spaces, combined with the nature of hot food takeaway use, conflicts with Policy 23 Part 5C of the Local Plan and paragraph 97 of the NPPF which seek to resist such uses in these locations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 23 Part 5CPolicy 23 Part 5BPolicy 5Policy 23 Part 5A
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 97

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